16 March 1621 A.D. Georg Neuward (1621-1681): He Lost Everything, Twice
16 March 1621 A.D. Georg Neuward (1621-1681): He Lost Everything, Twice http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/birthdays/03-16.html Georg Neumark (1621 to 1681) Lutheran He Lost Everything—Twice George Neumark was born at Langensalza. Of the 34 hymns he wrote, most came out of personal misfortune and suffering. His life was filled with turmoil; it began on his way to study law at the University of Konigsberg, when he was robbed of all his earthly possessions and had to work for two more years to replace the necessary funds to begin his higher education. Another time he lost everything to fire; and he had many other trials as he lived for his Lord. Only one of his hymns is sung today and he wrote both the words and music to it: "If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee." He was blind at the end of his life.